With so many great events happening year round, make sure to plan your trip around some of the city’s best events, right here in The ByWard Market.

New Horizons | Invitation: Artist Reception / Vernissage Local artist Nancy Brandsma is presenting her latest series “New Horizons.” You are invited to meet her and view her paintings. The vernissage will take place at Alpha Art Gallery, and the Byward Market is a great place to be on a Friday evening. Hope to see you there! Friday, March 6, 2020 | 5:00pm to 9:00pm Alpha Art Gallery | 531 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON ——— Solo art exhibition… Read more

Join us on Friday, January 31st from 11:30am – 2pm for the 29th Annual ByWard Market Stew Cook-Off in the CTV Parking Lot (62 York Street)! All the stew you can eat for only $10 at the door, cash only. Proceeds will be donated to the Lowertown Community Resource Centre. Vote for your favourite in the Top Shelf Distiller’s People’s Choice Awards. Celebrity judges will pick Ron Eade Chef’s Choice Award. Last year, we raised more than $5,630 for the… Read more

About the ByWard Market

ESTABLISHED by Lt-Col. John By in 1826, the ByWard Market is one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets. The legendary builder of the Rideau Canal, Colonel By himself laid out the street plan of the Market, designating George Street and York Street to be extra wide to accommodate the creation of a public market and gathering place.